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AO62 BYS

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 BYS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,373 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose , centre section

Head light lens needs buffing

Knocking from steering column , no free play found

Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 19 Jul 2024 113,651 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,960 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 106,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,604 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,949 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AO62 BYS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO62 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO62 BYS registered?

AO62 BYS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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